Roche announces new collaboration with Broad Clinical Labs to accelerate adoption of cutting-edge SBX sequencing technology

The strategic collaboration with Broad Clinical Labs will explore and develop applications using Roche’s SBX sequencing technology1, with an initial focus on critically ill newborns and their parents. Whole genome sequencing can help diagnose babies with suspected genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease. This project will explore how this technology could [...]

SeqOne Genomics Raises €20 Million in Oversubscribed Growth Round to Lead AI-Powered NGS Revolution in Personalized Medicine

New capital from Supernova Invest, alongside existing partners Elaia, Omnes, and Merieux Equity Partners, will accelerate SeqOne’s mission to transform genomic diagnostics worldwide, focusing on international expansion, U.S., and strategic growth. SeqOne, a pioneer in AI-driven genomic analysis for personalized medicine, today announced a significant €20 million oversubscribed growth funding round. Led by new investor [...]

QIAGEN expands digital PCR oncology research portfolio through partnership with ID Solutions

Partnership designed to expand QIAGEN’s leadership in oncology-focused digital PCR assays, advancing QIAcuity as the platform of choice for cancer research Combines QIAGEN’s global reach and automation expertise with ID Solutions’ assay development for research purposes and manufacturing strengths VENLO, Netherlands -- QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced a new commercial partnership [...]

Esco Lifesciences Group Launches New China Headquarters in Shanghai to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Optimize Resource Integration

The new facility will integrate the full chain of resources to accelerate new product launches, enable customized development, and better serve the Chinese market. The opening of the new headquarters will strengthen the collaboration of local team and capabilities, enabling even stronger alignment with Esco’s global expertise. SHANGHAI – Esco Lifesciences Group is proud to announce [...]

CVC Fund “Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund” has invested in Persist AI, streamlining pharmaceutical formulation processes with AI and robotics.

Shimadzu Corporation invested in Persist AI Formulation Corp (Persist AI, based in California) through the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund “Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund” (Shimadzu FIF). The company is developing a platform that utilizes AI and robotics to streamline the formulation of pharmaceuticals. The formulation process, which involves processing the pharmaceutical active ingredients into useful [...]

PacBio Expands Distribution in China, Gaining Access to New Clinical Lab Networks via Haorui Gene

Haorui’s established footprint brings HiFi sequencing to new customers including hospital labs and regional blood centers MENLO PARK, Calif. -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading provider of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced the appointment of Haorui Gene, a globally recognized leader in blood typing genomics, as an official distributor in China. The distribution [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Next Generation TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers to Support Public Safety

Devices identify more than 1,200 substances such as fentanyl and methamphetamine in seconds while accurately differentiating other high-risk materials WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific™ TruNarc™ Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers* to help communities combat known and emerging narcotics and illicit substances. With [...]

Twist Bioscience and Element Biosciences Expand Collaboration to Transform Next Generation Sequencing Workflows with Co-Developed End-to-End Solutions

Offer end-to-end workflow from library prep through sequencing Twist to be sole provider of new Trinity™ library prep and target enrichment kits for Element AVITI™ sequencer Joint commercial activities to expand customer access to new NGS tools SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & SAN DIEGO --  Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a core mid-cap growth and value equity [...]

MGI Tech Unveils Next-Generation Automation Portfolio at SLAS Europe 2025 in Germany

Hamburg, Germany – MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a company dedicated to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life sciences,  is proud to unveil its latest innovation, PrepALL, a flexible liquid handling system, along with the latest version of the Smart8 at SLAS Europe 2025, taking place from May 20–22 in Hamburg. [...]

MAGic™ BioProcessing appoints Jonathan Royce to Board of Directors

UPPSALA, Sweden -- MAGic BioProcessing (Lab-on-a-Bead AB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Royce to its Board of Directors. Jonathan is a seasoned C-suite leader with over 25 years of leadership experience in the life sciences sector, with a strong track record spanning industrial biotechnology, development, production, and commercial strategy. He has lead teams at organizations [...]

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